sexually transmitted disease
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As Sexually Transmitted Diseases Continue a 5-Year Surge, So Do Racial Disparities in Infection Rates
When it comes to sexual health, it’s never been more crucial to know your status on any number of sexually transmitted diseases—including syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea—as the 2018 STD Surveillance Report indicated a five-year surge in rates of infection. But as if that news isn’t disconcerting enough, the National Association of County and City Health…
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My Friend Wouldn’t Get Off My Case After I Told Her I Was Having Unsafe Sex
Dear Demetria: My friend scolded me because I choose to engage in unprotected sex more often than not. I agreed with her, but she kept going. I know she means well, but I can’t help feelilng judged, even after seeing her point. She told me I won’t stop until I get AIDS. What do I…